Doug Carr

President and CEO

As USRC President and CEO, Doug aims to preserve the historic integrity of the station while advancing its service to the region and its visitors.

Prior to joining USRC, Doug was the Executive Director of Moynihan Station Development Corporation in New York City, responsible for the execution and delivery of the Moynihan Station Train Hall development program. His primary assignments included the redevelopment of the James A. Farley Post Office Building and formation of the High Line – Moynihan Connector, a 600 ft long extension of the iconic park, creating one continuous pathway between Moynihan Train Hall, Manhattan West, and the High Line.

Previously, as Vice President for New York Corporate Solutions at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in the Greater New York City Area, Doug was the project lead for the northeast region public institutions practice group, providing real estate development, asset management and financial advisory services to local, state, and federal government agencies; non-profit organizations; and educational institutions. His primary assignments were:
• Moynihan Station / Farley Building Development Plan (New York City)
• World Trade Center Redevelopment (NYC)
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Hudson Yards Development – Tax Program Implementation (NYC)
• California High Speed Rail Authority – Real Estate Planning
• Medellinnovation District Development (Medellin, Colombia)
• Military Housing Privatization Initiative Program (Chicago)

At JLL, as the Vice President for the World Trade Center (WTC) Redevelopment in New York City, Doug advised the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the WTC site’s redevelopment, financing, operations, and site security planning across the 16-acre, mixed-use site, including One World Trade Center, WTC retail, transportation hub “Oculus”, and central utilities and infrastructure programs.

Doug has a B.A. in Government from Dartmouth College and speaks Spanish.

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Leandro Zucchi

Chief Operating Officer

Leandro is the Vice President of Operations at USRC, supporting the President & CEO on Board relations and reporting, asset management of the existing station, bus and parking operations, project management of all short-term station capital improvements and the coordination of all Station Expansion activities including governance, stakeholder interests, finance alternatives, design, constructability, and development of USRC’s management team.

Previously, from 2019 through 2022, Leandro had worked on the Moynihan Train Hall redevelopment in NYC, a 1.4 million square foot mixed-use development.  This role focused on setting up the property management functions; transitioning from construction to operations and setting up the condominium governance structure which includes NYS Empire State Development, Vornado, Amtrak, LIRR and USPS.  Additionally, during 2022, he consulted Brookfield Development on security and operational matters for their 28-acre, multi-building, Pier 70 development project in San Francisco.

Prior to that, for almost two decades, Leandro held several positions at The Related Companies (‘Related’) leading multi-use property management, and engineering projects. Most recently, he served as the Sr. Vice President – Operations at Hudson Rail Yards, one of New York City’s signature developments and future neighborhoods. He has delivered significant savings and improved efficiencies via enhancing infrastructure, centralizing functions, and consolidating third party services.  Leandro also served as the initial General Manager for the Time Warner Center, the first mixed-use property in New York City post-9/11 which spans 2.9 million square feet. Additionally, he directed the transition from construction to full-service operations across several other assets in Related’s portfolio, most notably The World Market Center (Las Vegas) and Snowmass Village (Colorado).

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John Landry

Senior Vice President, Head of Construction

As the Senior Vice President and Head of Construction, John is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of the Washington Union Station Expansion Project, capital improvement projects, and historic preservation initiatives.

Before joining USRC, John served as the Senior Vice President of Construction for Brookfield Properties’ Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Regions. In this role, he successfully managed the construction of office and multifamily residential projects, asset repositioning, major capital expenditure repairs, and tenant construction. He also played a key role as executive developer for several significant ground-up, redevelopment, and land entitlement projects. John was also responsible for conducting physical and environmental due diligence for the national and regional portfolios, including high-profile acquisitions and dispositions of iconic landmarks such as the Willis (Sears) Tower and The Watergate Office Building.

John holds a Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Building Science from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.

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Ezra Kauffman-Rogoff

Senior Project Manager

Ezra serves as a Senior Project Manager in the construction department at USRC, overseeing daily management for the Washington Union Station Expansion Project, major capital improvements, and historic preservation initiatives. A native and lifelong Washingtonian, he takes pride in contributing to the revitalization and stewardship of one of the District’s most iconic landmarks.

Prior to joining USRC, Ezra was a Senior Project Manager at Brookfield Properties, where he directed complex office, retail, and multifamily construction, asset repositioning, major capital expenditure repairs, and tenant build-outs across the Washington metropolitan area. His background also includes extensive experience as both a third-party owner’s representative and a general contractor, delivering public and private developments across the educational, multifamily residential, commercial, and retail sectors, including the ground-up development of Meridian Hill High School.

Ezra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Manhattanville University and a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development from the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.

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Leslie Graham

Corporate Counsel

Leslie is the Corporate Counsel at USRC.  In this role she is responsible for providing legal guidance to the team on all USRC initiatives and projects and working with the executive leadership team to develop strategies to achieve the organization’s goals.  She also serves as the Secretary for USRC.  As a native Washingtonian, Leslie is committed to the revitalization of the historic Washington Union Station.

Prior to joining USRC, Leslie was a senior associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP in the real estate group where she handled complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate development, the purchase and sale of real estate and the real estate aspects of corporate business transactions. She worked on issues involving different types of real estate, including office buildings and shopping centers.  She also regularly provided pro bono services to those in need in the community.

Leslie holds a B.S. in Marketing from Rutgers University and a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, cum laude.

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Jennifer Seo

Program Manager

Jennifer is a Program Manager at USRC. In this role, provides broad operational support across the organization. Her work focuses on streamlining workflows, improving internal systems, and ensuring cross-departmental coordination. She manages HR processes, oversees contract and insurance compliance, and directs operations for the Union Station Parking Garage in collaboration with the property manager. Jennifer also leads the Union Station tour program, including both live guided tours and the immersive virtual experience.

Before joining USRC in 2019, Jennifer served as Museum Operations Manager for the Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah, Georgia, where she managed two historic sites: Old Fort Jackson and the Harper Fowlkes House. She also contributed as a graphic designer, helping to implement and grow the organization’s refreshed branding and public engagement strategy.

Jennifer has an M.A. in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a B.F.A. in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Tera Jackson

Staff Accountant

Tera is the Staff Accountant at USRC. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and performing other accounting duties. Before joining USRC, Tera worked as an accounting and finance professional for over 15 years in the Washington, DC area.

Tera holds a BA in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

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Ailsa Barnes

Project Staff Accountant

Ailsa is the Project Staff Accountant at USRC, where she supports the financial management and reporting of capital improvement projects. She works closely with the Finance and Project Management teams to monitor project costs, forecasts, and budgets.

Before joining USRC, Ailsa gained more than 15 years of experience in project and construction accounting, real estate development, multi-entity accounting, and financial reporting. She is proud to contribute her experience to the continued redevelopment and preservation of one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic landmarks.

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Ludane Raymond

Office Manager

Ludane is the Office Manager at USRC. In this role, she is responsible for managing the executives’ calendars, handling staff requests, and providing support in all day-to-day operations of USRC.

Before joining USRC, Ludane worked as an Administrative Assistant for over six years. She was introduced to USRC through the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship Program.

Ludane holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Human Resources Management from the University of Houston-Victoria.